Source: Abraham down to IU, Georgetown; decision tonight
Moses Abraham, a 6-foot-9 forward from the Washington, D.C., area, has narrowed his list down to IU and Georgetown, and will make a decision around midnight, a source familiar with the situation confirmed to Inside the Hall Sunday afternoon.
The Herald-Times reported that Tom Crean is in the Washington D.C. area today to watch Victor Oladipo play in the city championship. (Editor’s note: Crean will be unable to meet with Abraham because it’s currently a no-contact period.)
Abraham’s recruitment has been, from IU’s perspective, quite rapid. Crean only offered the 2010 four-star forward in mid-February, but interest from the player has ramped up quickly. Joe Boncore, Abraham’s adviser, has said in recent interviews that Abraham is attracted to the idea of being a major player in rebuilding IU’s program.
Georgetown was considered a favorite for the big man when IU entered the mix, and Steve Yanda of the Washington Post (who first prepared me for life covering Tom Crean — Yanda covered Crean when he was at Marquette) has reported that Maryland and Georgetown are Abraham’s favored two. So it’s going to be an interesting night.
Also, take this for what it’s worth, but this just rolled across my Twitter feed:
(via @TomCrean)
From the cornfields to the Capitol we are out and about today. We need to get the guys added that can help us get back to Selection Sunday.
Size, toughness and athleticism is the ingredients of the day.
(Photo credit: Mark Gail/the Washington Post)
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March 14th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Moses….dude…Come on! Seriously…Crean could be at home sleeping this evening but he is going to meet with you face to face bro. Not to mention I am sure many of us aren't going to bed until you decide….in the great words of Chris Carter of the Vikings…(Come on man!)
March 14th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
don't get hopes up, don't get hopes, don't get hopes up, don't get hopes up (I saw that tweet and thought the same thing, can't hurt that he's meeting with the kid tonight…) don't get hoped up, don't get hopes up, don't get hopes up
March 14th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Abraham would really, really help the team. Once you add Abraham to the 4/5 rotation with Elston, Capo, Pritchard, and Bawa; Christian Watford would never have to see another minute at the 4. Christian has great size and length for a 3 guard, and we'd become a pretty large team up front pretty quickly. Not many over 7', but we have some 6'9″ players we can put out together that should create matchup problems somewhere down the line.
I'm hoping, maybe a bit against hope, that we can land this big fish because it'd be quite a coup.
March 14th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Just saw this post from reader named, StuHoo:
“John Thompson Jr. (that’s the Dad) says this young man has the best shot blocking instincts he’s seen since Patrick Ewing. The article also lists the 4 people MA has connected with during the process, and CTC IS THE ONLY HEAD COACH OF THE 4. Oh please oh please oh please oh please”
if this is anywhere close to true, this kid can start for us RIGHT NOW.
March 14th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Espn stole Come on Man from New York's Ed Lova's C'mon Son skits (which aren't cool football highlights but are even funnier)… and I think Boomer's the one that lifted it anyway, not Carter.
March 14th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
I saw these quotes on the Hoya board and in today's Washington Post. MA's primary contact at Gtown has been JT the Dad, and his primary at Tenn and Maryland have been assistants. At IU the main man does the lifting himself. Even if we don't get MA, this is why a Coach with boundless Diet Coke fueled energy is a huge benifit.
March 14th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
I hate to read too much into it and get too excited, but it has to be good that he's meeting with Crean right before committing, right? I mean going to VO's game is normally a good thing, but with the state of IU, Crean has way more important things to do then fly half way across the country to watch a guy that's already signed on the dotted line.
It's also weird for a guy like MA to meet with a coach in person to turn him down right before announcing.
March 14th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
My guess is the VO visit has more to do with:
1) Visiting Moses Abraham, and HOPEFULLY receiving a commitment.
and
2) Visiting Quinn Cook (2011 PG and VO's DeMatha teammate).
March 14th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
I like how the possibility of a big man committing makes us act like middle school girls lol.
March 14th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Act natural……act natural…..be cool…..
Is he looking at us now?
March 14th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Agree 100%. If this trip is really about VO then it's a waste of time given the current state of iu.
March 14th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
The only thing that sucks about the news today that he's down to G'Town-IU, is that people are going to completely overreact if Moses picks G'Town, the more likely destination.
March 14th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
To add fuel to our excitement and prepare us for a MASSIVE let down if he doesn't chose IU. I read early on Crean was the ONLY coach that talked with Moses about improving his offensive game and not just focus on him being a good defender and that impressed him. A kid who wants to work hard, does not want every coach blowing smoke up his $##%$ and want someone to tell him, we can make you even better…..So JT, thanks for saying moses can block shots, better than any other G'town center…I wonder if allllll the other G'Town centers have heard that same thing?
And I love the fact that he wants or wanted to be a priest….
March 14th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Just a quick note: Crean can't meet with Abraham tonight because it's currently a no-contact period. I've updated the story as such. Sorry for any confusion.
March 14th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
dude, really?
March 14th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Here's the recruiting calendar: http://web1.ncaa.org/web_files/AMA/recruiting_c...
March 14th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Doesn't it say it's a no-contact period and Crean can't meet with Abraham?
March 14th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Agreed. We must keep things in perspective. I know people, including myself, are tired of hearing the “at least we were on his short list or at least we made it down to his final two choices” but this is simply the reality of where we find ourselves at this time in what is really the first year of the rebuilding process. If we can make it to this point with many of the recruits now, with the way thngs are, it should drastically increase our chances with the following recruiting classes after next year when they can have a better picture of how things will and are going to be.
People forget that it was not just the team that had to be rebuilt from scratch but that the recruiting had to be basically rebuilt from the ground up also and this has to happen BEFORE the “team” can basically be returned to where we all want it to be. As much as it sucks to and as hard as it is to do the IU faithfull must have patience in ALL aspects of the rebuilding process if it is going to be done right and w/o any shortcuts that would come back to bite us you know where.
March 14th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
No but he can technically meet with him tomorrow. Which means at the stroke of midnight, he can talk to Abraham. It says Abraham would be making his decision around midnight tonight. I just wanted to throw out that maybe, just maybe both Abraham and Crean know this, and well are taking advantage of this.
March 14th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Contact period begins March 16, not the 15th.
March 14th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Oops…I read that wrong.
March 14th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Definitely come to Indiana Moses – Hoosier Nation will appreciate it more than anyone else anywhere. I am not really sure how large the Hoya fan base is, but I feel confident in saying it is not near the size of Indiana University's. People here are crazy about basketball and you have an opportunity to be amongst the legends that played here. You got a talented group of young players around you and playing time would be all yours. Assembly Hall is the loudest venue in the nation, the Bloomington campus is beautiful, and the education here will offer you great opportunities for good things in the future. Choose IU !!!!!!!!!!!!
March 14th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
g town has 5 players that are 6-8 to 6-11…..1 freshaman….3 sophs….1 Junior….
March 14th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Be interesting to see who he picks. GU has a history of great centers and getting them in the NBA, IU has playing time. If I was his advisor my question would be who at IU is going to develop him into a better player?
March 14th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
The article states that it is a no contact period, so Crean can't talk to Mo. I wonder if Crean can talk to the guardian? You are right about the trip otherwise. I can't see him coming all the way out here to see VO only.
March 14th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Exactly. We need to look at it this way: when did we all first become aware of Mo's existence on the planet and how unfair is it that he became a “savior” of sorts in such a short period of time.
March 14th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Good research. I hope Mo reads the tea leaves on that a little bit.
March 14th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
I was just sitting here feeling depressed over watching the selection show without anxiously waiting to see who IU was playing. The possibility of landing MA doesn't take away the sting, but it sure helps.
March 14th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
cept their center greg monroe. is goin pro…
March 14th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
This is why Crean dissapoints me….this no contact rule means nothing…if he is near Moses he should at least call him, we need wins…..? Kelvin Sampson would have called him…..
March 14th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
I agree 100%. I am not sure why I am still watching it. It is really sad that this day has become meaningless. I wonder what is the ONE thing that could help ease my pain…..?
March 14th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
So you wanna have crean cheat, so then he can get fired and we can start a whole new rebuilding process? Great plan moron!!!
March 14th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
For the record, a source says that the meeting will be by phone……
See: http://blogs.heraldtimesonline.com/iusp/?p=7588
Things are looking pretty good here, but we will see. I would like to see if we could pick up Yeguete as well…need to free up a scholly though.
March 14th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
I saw in this mornings paper wal mart has a sense of humor on sale, I am sure there is a location near you.
March 14th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Clearly, you missed the sarcasm.
March 14th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Let's try to put out on Twitter and Facebook how awesome Moses Abraham will be if he chooses IU #IUBB
March 14th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Well Kentucky did it. UNC did it. Duke did it when their coach was absent. Why can't I.U. do it sooner whether than later?
March 14th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Well Kentucky did it. UNC did it. Duke did it when their coach was absent. Kansas did it once upon a time ago. Why can't I.U. do it sooner than later.
March 14th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
As much as any of us would love to see this noone would be happier than Christian He NEEDS this Couldnt agree with u more
March 14th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Yeah I did miss the sarcasm it's hard to see that on line, and the scary truth is ally of IU fans think that they would rather have a cheating coach that wins than why crean brings! And I don't need to buy a sense of humor, sorry I don't find anything about anyone that put IU in the crapper funny! Just saying!!
March 14th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
So when he makes the decision, how soon will it take before we find out? I'm all up for staying up tonight to hear the news and do shots if/when he selects IU. I'd rather get my hopes up and be bummed, than just figure we're going to lose him.
Is there any chance our next assistant coach is someone connected to Abraham and his ability to improve as a big man? Or is that just pure coincidence that we are trying to land this big man and a new assistant coach at the same time?
Come to IU Moses! We will love you!
March 14th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Moses….dude…Come on! Seriously…Crean could be at home sleeping this evening but he is going to meet with you face to face bro. Not to mention I am sure many of us aren't going to bed until you decide….in the great words of Chris Carter of the Vikings…(Come on man!)
March 14th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Kelin was called a moron today. Not very nice but sorry under the circumstances it was pretty funny. No worries Kelin, a moron you are not.
I think we are all just plain desparate for good news. I'm not going to lose any sleep over this. Actually, I will stay up to hear the announcement, so I will lose sleep. I am an IU junkie and a liar.
Crean needs this right now. For his sake I hope it happens. “Almost” counts for diddly in the recruiting game. There isn't a second place. Unfortunately we are “just missing” with regularity.
Good luck to Alford at New Mexico and their solid 3 seed in the tourney. UAB just missed out with Mike davis after a solid start to the season.
Moses! Moses! Moses! Moses!
March 14th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
don't get hopes up, don't get hopes, don't get hopes up, don't get hopes up (I saw that tweet and thought the same thing, can't hurt that he's meeting with the kid tonight…) don't get hoped up, don't get hopes up, don't get hopes up
March 14th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Abraham would really, really help the team. Once you add Abraham to the 4/5 rotation with Elston, Capo, Pritchard, and Bawa; Christian Watford would never have to see another minute at the 4. Christian has great size and length for a 3 guard, and we'd become a pretty large team up front pretty quickly. Not many over 7', but we have some 6'9″ players we can put out together that should create matchup problems somewhere down the line.
I'm hoping, maybe a bit against hope, that we can land this big fish because it'd be quite a coup.
March 14th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Just saw this post from reader named, StuHoo:
“John Thompson Jr. (that’s the Dad) says this young man has the best shot blocking instincts he’s seen since Patrick Ewing. The article also lists the 4 people MA has connected with during the process, and CTC IS THE ONLY HEAD COACH OF THE 4. Oh please oh please oh please oh please”
if this is anywhere close to true, this kid can start for us RIGHT NOW.
March 14th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Espn stole Come on Man from New York's Ed Lova's C'mon Son skits (which aren't cool football highlights but are even funnier)… and I think Boomer's the one that lifted it anyway, not Carter.
March 14th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
I saw these quotes on the Hoya board and in today's Washington Post. MA's primary contact at Gtown has been JT the Dad, and his primary at Tenn and Maryland have been assistants. At IU the main man does the lifting himself. Even if we don't get MA, this is why a Coach with boundless Diet Coke fueled energy is a huge benifit.
March 14th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
I hate to read too much into it and get too excited, but it has to be good that he's meeting with Crean right before committing, right? I mean going to VO's game is normally a good thing, but with the state of IU, Crean has way more important things to do then fly half way across the country to watch a guy that's already signed on the dotted line.
It's also weird for a guy like MA to meet with a coach in person to turn him down right before announcing.
March 14th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
My guess is the VO visit has more to do with:
1) Visiting Moses Abraham, and HOPEFULLY receiving a commitment.
and
2) Visiting Quinn Cook (2011 PG and VO's DeMatha teammate).
March 14th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
I like how the possibility of a big man committing makes us act like middle school girls lol.
March 14th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Act natural……act natural…..be cool…..
Is he looking at us now?
March 14th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Hey all. I live in DC and I think God may be trying to sway young Moses. Guess what just came on a local DC station at 8:00… HOOSIERS! I can't make this up. Just flipping through the channels and there he was, Norman Dale!!!! Please Lord, deliver us from Pharoah, Boilermakers, and those cheating SOBs south of the river. Send us a sign! Send us Moses!! (Or Abraham, either way).
March 14th, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Agree 100%. If this trip is really about VO then it's a waste of time given the current state of iu.
March 14th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
A Sox fan would never miss the sarcasm; a classy response by the esteemed Senor Blab. gocubsgo16: welcome yourself in as an ITH regular and you'll find that no one is more true blue (true Crimson?) than Kelin. An ITH fan might even be a Cubs fan that I could like!
March 14th, 2010 at 8:17 pm
The only thing that sucks about the news today that he's down to G'Town-IU, is that people are going to completely overreact if Moses picks G'Town, the more likely destination.
March 14th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
To add fuel to our excitement and prepare us for a MASSIVE let down if he doesn't chose IU. I read early on Crean was the ONLY coach that talked with Moses about improving his offensive game and not just focus on him being a good defender and that impressed him. A kid who wants to work hard, does not want every coach blowing smoke up his $##%$ and want someone to tell him, we can make you even better…..So JT, thanks for saying moses can block shots, better than any other G'town center…I wonder if allllll the other G'Town centers have heard that same thing?
And I love the fact that he wants or wanted to be a priest….
March 14th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Just a quick note: Crean can't meet with Abraham tonight because it's currently a no-contact period. I've updated the story as such. Sorry for any confusion.
March 14th, 2010 at 8:29 pm
dude, really?
March 14th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
“And the Lord said unto Moses, get the up into this mount Abarim and see the land which I have given unto the Hoosiers of Indiana!”
March 14th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
Here's the recruiting calendar: http://web1.ncaa.org/web_files/AMA/recruiting_c...
March 14th, 2010 at 8:35 pm
“O Lord, why have you brought trouble upon this people? Is this why you sent me?”
-Moses (Bible quote)
March 14th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Lol I understand it happens, but as a Cardinals fan, I completely understand why a Cubs fan couldn't pick it up that easily….
March 14th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
StuHu….this may answer your question…
1. Growing up wanted to be dave kingman
2. Loved Barry Foote then Jody Davis
3. Lee Smith was nasty
4. Rick Sutcliff and Bruce Sutter were my all time favorite cub pitchers
5. and I do believe in the curse unfortunately
6. Harry Carry broadcasting from the bleachers with no shirt on is what Cubs baseball is all about, along with THROWING the damn ball back on an opposing team's HR.
March 14th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Ok a couple of things……..
1. WHere can I get a Siena jersey just for the first round
2. If IU signs moses….Do you want Crean to shut it down for 2010? Do you want Yeguette too?
March 14th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Doesn't it say it's a no-contact period and Crean can't meet with Abraham?
March 14th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
Agreed. We must keep things in perspective. I know people, including myself, are tired of hearing the “at least we were on his short list or at least we made it down to his final two choices” but this is simply the reality of where we find ourselves at this time in what is really the first year of the rebuilding process. If we can make it to this point with many of the recruits now, with the way thngs are, it should drastically increase our chances with the following recruiting classes after next year when they can have a better picture of how things will and are going to be.
People forget that it was not just the team that had to be rebuilt from scratch but that the recruiting had to be basically rebuilt from the ground up also and this has to happen BEFORE the “team” can basically be returned to where we all want it to be. As much as it sucks to and as hard as it is to do the IU faithfull must have patience in ALL aspects of the rebuilding process if it is going to be done right and w/o any shortcuts that would come back to bite us you know where.
March 14th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
At the risk of being a spoil-sport .. .I'm excited at the possibility of landing this kid. But even if we do . . . let's keep expectations realistic .. . he may or may not be an impact player. He may or may not be a future all-conference player. I'm content to focus on who we have rather that who we may or may not get – we have a good nucleus. If Moses chooses Georgetown we will move on – if he WISELY chooses IU – welcome, and let's get into the program!
Go Hoosiers.
March 14th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
No but he can technically meet with him tomorrow. Which means at the stroke of midnight, he can talk to Abraham. It says Abraham would be making his decision around midnight tonight. I just wanted to throw out that maybe, just maybe both Abraham and Crean know this, and well are taking advantage of this.
March 14th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
I'd love them both . .. but there are big fish still out there for '11, and would hate to shut that down. Although my GUESS is that if we do accept two for 2010, that's all you need to know about our shot with the 2011s . . .
March 14th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
I personally want Yeguete as well. He seems to be tremendously athletic. You throw him into the mix w/ VO and Sheehey….possibly the addition of MA and Crean has put together an extremely athletic class. You can teach the fundamentals, adjust a players shot, footwork, and overall grasp of the game. You cannot teach athleticism and these guys have it. I think VO is going to be a big surprise here and Yeguete could really add a lot of depth as a 3/4. Im excited about where things are heading…..Crean is making the right strides for the future!!
March 14th, 2010 at 8:54 pm
Contact period begins March 16, not the 15th.
March 14th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Oops…I read that wrong.
March 14th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Definitely come to Indiana Moses – Hoosier Nation will appreciate it more than anyone else anywhere. I am not really sure how large the Hoya fan base is, but I feel confident in saying it is not near the size of Indiana University's. People here are crazy about basketball and you have an opportunity to be amongst the legends that played here. You got a talented group of young players around you and playing time would be all yours. Assembly Hall is the loudest venue in the nation, the Bloomington campus is beautiful, and the education here will offer you great opportunities for good things in the future. Choose IU !!!!!!!!!!!!
March 14th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
g town has 5 players that are 6-8 to 6-11…..1 freshaman….3 sophs….1 Junior….
March 14th, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Be interesting to see who he picks. GU has a history of great centers and getting them in the NBA, IU has playing time. If I was his advisor my question would be who at IU is going to develop him into a better player?
March 14th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Did you hear the whole piece on it or just catch part of it ? How sure were they about it ? Did they say who their source was ? And if you are just someone trolling and trying to jerk the IU faithfull around let me tell you that that is something that you really don't want to do on this blog. Your real name and address are only a few mouse clicks away and the IU faithfull are every where and we all know several people that have last names that end in vowels and have unusual nick names (just kidding) and if you are not somebody trying to do something like that then nice find, nice post and tell us more if you have it. Your post did gain some credibility pretty quick I will have to say when I read the part about “those cheating SOBs south of the river where the water starts to turn blue and begins to get a foul smell.
March 14th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
The honorable Kelin Blab always holds IU on a high standard. I say it's been a pleasure to discuss all things related to the hoosiers. I salute you sir, but I am sorry that your a cubs fan. When you get cursed by a goat you know things are difficult.
March 14th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
The article states that it is a no contact period, so Crean can't talk to Mo. I wonder if Crean can talk to the guardian? You are right about the trip otherwise. I can't see him coming all the way out here to see VO only.
March 14th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
Don't say true blue, if he missed the sarcasm he might think you meant that Kelin is a pUKe fan and it would be pretty cruel to give anybody that impression about Kelin. We need to reserve that kind of thing for the people that deserve it you know murderers, pedophiles and such.
March 14th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
Exactly. We need to look at it this way: when did we all first become aware of Mo's existence on the planet and how unfair is it that he became a “savior” of sorts in such a short period of time.
March 14th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Good research. I hope Mo reads the tea leaves on that a little bit.
March 14th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
If you read through the GT blog sites then you see how in just a few days the fans went from, “Dude, Moses will be a great replacement for Greg Monroe,” to,”This Joe Boncoere guy seems like a real attention whore,” and other comments that suggest they are very nervous and JB has already said that he thinks Moses' decision will really surprise people, even him so hopefully this is good news for IU!!!
March 14th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
YYAAAWWWWWWWNNNNNN. geeze Moses, why you keeping us up? Isnt tomorrow a school day? lol
March 14th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Good question…..hmmmm…..have to give it some thought as I would not give myself the go ahead to think seriously about if we should sign both of them as I did not think we even had a real chance of getting Moses. I know I know I know we don't have him yet and we may very well not get him but we seem to have a little bit better chance now then we did have a day or so ago. I will have to come to a decision rather quickly on this because the last thing I want to do if CTC calls is say I don't know I hadn't really thought about it. LOL
Kelin, you really must try harder in the future to not hide the sarcasm so cleverly !!
gocubgo, I am assuming that you are very new to this blog……I hope……to miss the sarcasm in a post like that from someone like him. If so hang around and you will be laughing along with us and will see why the regulars were laughing. If you are new than welcome and I think that you will find out that you will not find a better place to discuss IU bball and hear the latest on IU bball than right here.
March 14th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Growing up I wanted to be Mike Squires, drink Falstaff beer, and be the third wheel with Harry C and Jimmy Piersall in the booth. Looks like ITH can be a place where the Hatfields and McCoys can agree on things…like…PLEASE MOSES PLEASE!
March 14th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Wzup my ninja! Sure hope we get this dude – I can feel it in my loins
March 14th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
I live in the DC area too, unfortunately he meant the movie Hoosiers is on TV here and that it's a sign of something. I actually turned on the TV and thought the same thing.
March 14th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
I live in the DC area too, unfortunately he meant the movie Hoosiers is on TV here and that it's a sign of something. I actually turned on the TV and thought the same thing.
March 14th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
I was just sitting here feeling depressed over watching the selection show without anxiously waiting to see who IU was playing. The possibility of landing MA doesn't take away the sting, but it sure helps.
March 14th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
FWIW, Georgetown fan says Moses Abraham was spotted tonight at “Leo's for Selection Sunday Celebration.” http://bit.ly/8Y34Vv
March 14th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
cept their center greg monroe. is goin pro…
March 14th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Ahahahaha
March 14th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I just read that too. I don't think there could be a worse sign. That's not just talking to coaches, that's wanting to hang with the team and almost being part of the team.
March 14th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Here is my conclusion….moses ain't deciding tonite, makes no sense, if he was spotted at the GT celebration that could only mean one thing…..goodnight IU fans, Bawa work on your footwork and jumphook…the position is yours if you want it.
March 14th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
when is yeguete announcing?
March 14th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
This is why Crean dissapoints me….this no contact rule means nothing…if he is near Moses he should at least call him, we need wins…..? Kelvin Sampson would have called him…..
March 14th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Ooops ! My bad guess I'm jumping at anything that says we might get lucky enough to land him. Skimmed thru it really quick and read what I wanted to hear I guess. Thanks for taking it easy on me for dumbassing up.
Instead of wishfull thinking I guess it was wishfull reading.
March 14th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
I “dumbassed” is up myself
. 1) I thought the same thing as Brent when I saw Hoosiers on TV, that is was a sign and 2) I actually read his post the same was as you the first time and was all excited too 
March 14th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
I think Moses brings Indiana a huge missing piece to the puzzle. Him alone will make our front court much much stronger – and we all still hope Bawa will improve a lot over the summer and contribute next year. Yeguette of course would be a great size addition as well, but since I think Moses and possibly Bawa make us that much stronger down low I would think a solid point guard would be the next most important target.
March 14th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
I agree 100%. I am not sure why I am still watching it. It is really sad that this day has become meaningless. I wonder what is the ONE thing that could help ease my pain…..?
March 14th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
Sounds like another near miss. DAMN !!
March 14th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
So you wanna have crean cheat, so then he can get fired and we can start a whole new rebuilding process? Great plan moron!!!
March 14th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
I agree Kelin, this whole midnight thing seems really weird! Why do it at midnight, and why even do it now, unless it's G'Town and he just wants to get it over with. Why not take another week or two and visit the IU campus if you're serious about the school?
I don't have a better word, it's just weird.
March 14th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
1-No idea on the Siena jersey- but PU has proud tradition of choking, so it may not be needed.
2-I say yes, shut it down with Moses signing…unless there are defections we aren't aware of yet.
March 14th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
For the record, a source says that the meeting will be by phone……
See: http://blogs.heraldtimesonline.com/iusp/?p=7588
Things are looking pretty good here, but we will see. I would like to see if we could pick up Yeguete as well…need to free up a scholly though.
March 14th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
I saw in this mornings paper wal mart has a sense of humor on sale, I am sure there is a location near you.
March 14th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Holding my breath…………
March 14th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
Guess it's kinda like being in the desert dieing of thirst you want water so bad you start seeing and hearing whatever it is you want/need so bad only to find out it was really only your mind playing a cruel joke on you. Hope we find the “oasis” soon my throat is parched.
March 14th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
tried not to get my hopes up. damn
March 14th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
So I guess that means we're toast.
Well it was a good effort. Do we just ask recruits to let us be “in the top two” even though we know we won't land them? So many near misses.
On to the next recruit….
March 14th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
Clearly, you missed the sarcasm.
March 14th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
If its a no contact period, how is it that Mo was with their team celebrating? Just sayin….
March 14th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
Let's try to put out on Twitter and Facebook how awesome Moses Abraham will be if he chooses IU #IUBB
March 14th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Well Kentucky did it. UNC did it. Duke did it when their coach was absent. Why can't I.U. do it sooner whether than later?
March 14th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Well Kentucky did it. UNC did it. Duke did it when their coach was absent. Kansas did it once upon a time ago. Why can't I.U. do it sooner than later.
March 14th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
As much as any of us would love to see this noone would be happier than Christian He NEEDS this Couldnt agree with u more
March 14th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
Can't we just sign up for a text alert or something? I'm tired of waiting for bad news.
March 14th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
its official he chose gtown
March 14th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
Yeah I did miss the sarcasm it's hard to see that on line, and the scary truth is ally of IU fans think that they would rather have a cheating coach that wins than why crean brings! And I don't need to buy a sense of humor, sorry I don't find anything about anyone that put IU in the crapper funny! Just saying!!
March 14th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
Re-read the G-town post. I presumed that the team was there, but the post didn't say either way. My bad.
March 14th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
So when he makes the decision, how soon will it take before we find out? I'm all up for staying up tonight to hear the news and do shots if/when he selects IU. I'd rather get my hopes up and be bummed, than just figure we're going to lose him.
Is there any chance our next assistant coach is someone connected to Abraham and his ability to improve as a big man? Or is that just pure coincidence that we are trying to land this big man and a new assistant coach at the same time?
Come to IU Moses! We will love you!
March 14th, 2010 at 11:52 pm
Kelin was called a moron today. Not very nice but sorry under the circumstances it was pretty funny. No worries Kelin, a moron you are not.
I think we are all just plain desparate for good news. I'm not going to lose any sleep over this. Actually, I will stay up to hear the announcement, so I will lose sleep. I am an IU junkie and a liar.
Crean needs this right now. For his sake I hope it happens. “Almost” counts for diddly in the recruiting game. There isn't a second place. Unfortunately we are “just missing” with regularity.
Good luck to Alford at New Mexico and their solid 3 seed in the tourney. UAB just missed out with Mike davis after a solid start to the season.
Moses! Moses! Moses! Moses!
March 14th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
also the guy on that message board used like three periods in his entire statement. it sounded more like a 13 year old girl than a well-informed individual. not saying he isn't right, but i'm certainly not going to believe him.
March 15th, 2010 at 12:16 am
A Sox fan would never miss the sarcasm; a classy response by the esteemed Senor Blab. gocubsgo16: welcome yourself in as an ITH regular and you'll find that no one is more true blue (true Crimson?) than Kelin. An ITH fan might even be a Cubs fan that I could like!
March 15th, 2010 at 12:18 am
heard he still can't make a decision
March 15th, 2010 at 12:22 am
That has to bode well for us…if it was Georgetown easy, then he'd just go with it. His gut has to tell him IU, even though the “smart” call is Georgetown. Trust the gut Moses! You'll be just another big man at Georgetown, but you can be part of something special at IU.
March 15th, 2010 at 12:26 am
Get DJ on the phone to him!
March 15th, 2010 at 12:26 am
How am I supposed to go to bed with this looming? Damn you, Abe.
March 15th, 2010 at 12:33 am
Luckily I don't have to be in till 9 in the morning but c'mon already!
March 15th, 2010 at 12:34 am
“And the Lord said unto Moses, get the up into this mount Abarim and see the land which I have given unto the Hoosiers of Indiana!”
March 15th, 2010 at 12:35 am
hoosier scoop said it may be monday now
March 15th, 2010 at 12:35 am
“O Lord, why have you brought trouble upon this people? Is this why you sent me?”
-Moses (Bible quote)
March 15th, 2010 at 12:36 am
IDS reports from text that Moses possibly waiting till morning-arrrghh
March 15th, 2010 at 12:37 am
Lol I understand it happens, but as a Cardinals fan, I completely understand why a Cubs fan couldn't pick it up that easily….
March 15th, 2010 at 12:39 am
Yep.
http://blogs.heraldtimesonline.com/iusp/?p=7592
Time for bed. I'll sleep with my fingers crossed. Go eye you.
March 15th, 2010 at 12:41 am
StuHu….this may answer your question…
1. Growing up wanted to be dave kingman
2. Loved Barry Foote then Jody Davis
3. Lee Smith was nasty
4. Rick Sutcliff and Bruce Sutter were my all time favorite cub pictures
5. and I do believe in the curse unfortunately
6. Harry Carry broadcasting from the bleachers with no shirt on is what Cubs baseball is all about, along with THROWING the damn ball back on an opposing team's HR.
March 15th, 2010 at 12:42 am
Ok a couple of things……..
1. WHere can I get a Siena jersey just for the first round
2. If IU signs moses….Do you want Crean to shut it down for 2010? Do you want Yeguette too?
March 15th, 2010 at 12:49 am
At the risk of being a spoil-sport .. .I'm excited at the possibility of landing this kid. But even if we do . . . let's keep expectations realistic .. . he may or may not be an impact player. He may or may not be a future all-conference player. I'm content to focus on who we have rather that who we may or may not get – we have a good nucleus. If Moses chooses Georgetown we will move on – if he WISELY chooses IU – welcome, and let's get into the program!
Go Hoosiers.
March 15th, 2010 at 12:51 am
I'd love them both . .. but there are big fish still out there for '11, and would hate to shut that down. Although my GUESS is that if we do accept two for 2010, that's all you need to know about our shot with the 2011s . . .
March 15th, 2010 at 12:52 am
I personally want Yeguete as well. He seems to be tremendously athletic. You throw him into the mix w/ VO and Sheehey….possibly the addition of MA and Crean has put together an extremely athletic class. You can teach the fundamentals, adjust a players shot, footwork, and overall grasp of the game. You cannot teach athleticism and these guys have it. I think VO is going to be a big surprise here and Yeguete could really add a lot of depth as a 3/4. Im excited about where things are heading…..Crean is making the right strides for the future!!
March 15th, 2010 at 12:53 am
Maybe CTC's phone conversation had something in it that might have made him give a GU commit second thoughts. Trying to stay positive and realistic at the same time. Tough to do.
But then again maybe it's just him being an eighteen year old that just decided to make a decision tomorrow instead of tonight. My three sons have made me realize that trying to understand the decision making process that most 18 year olds use is an exercise in futility let alone one making this kind of decision.
March 15th, 2010 at 12:56 am
Moes, whether he is here or not is not going to make or break our future or our team. He blocks shots of HS athletes- does not mean that he is set on skills. It would take a lot of work to get him to not foul out a third of the way through a big ten game. He seems to be a good kid and I am sure is prayerfully considering his options. My guess is he will pick GU but is praying about it after CTC's phone call this evening.
March 15th, 2010 at 1:21 am
Did you hear the whole piece on it or just catch part of it ? How sure were they about it ? Did they say who their source was ? And if you are just someone trolling and trying to jerk the IU faithfull around let me tell you that that is something that you really don't want to do on this blog. Your real name and address are only a few mouse clicks away and the IU faithfull are every where and we all know several people that have last names that end in vowels and have unusual nick names (just kidding) and if you are not somebody trying to do something like that then nice find, nice post and tell us more if you have it. Your post did gain some credibility pretty quick I will have to say when I read the part about “those cheating SOBs south of the river where the water starts to turn blue and begins to get a foul smell.
March 15th, 2010 at 1:21 am
The honorable Kelin Blab always holds IU on a high standard. I say it's been a pleasure to discuss all things related to the hoosiers. I salute you sir, but I am sorry that your a cubs fan. When you get cursed by a goat you know things are difficult.
March 15th, 2010 at 1:27 am
Don't say true blue, if he missed the sarcasm he might think you meant that Kelin is a pUKe fan and it would be pretty cruel to give anybody that impression about Kelin. We need to reserve that kind of thing for the people that deserve it you know murderers, pedophiles and such.
March 15th, 2010 at 1:30 am
If you read through the GT blog sites then you see how in just a few days the fans went from, “Dude, Moses will be a great replacement for Greg Monroe,” to,”This Joe Boncoere guy seems like a real attention whore,” and other comments that suggest they are very nervous and JB has already said that he thinks Moses' decision will really surprise people, even him so hopefully this is good news for IU!!!
March 15th, 2010 at 1:33 am
YYAAAWWWWWWWNNNNNN. geeze Moses, why you keeping us up? Isnt tomorrow a school day? lol
March 15th, 2010 at 1:42 am
Good question…..hmmmm…..have to give it some thought as I would not give myself the go ahead to think seriously about if we should sign both of them as I did not think we even had a real chance of getting Moses. I know I know I know we don't have him yet and we may very well not get him but we seem to have a little bit better chance now then we did have a day or so ago. I will have to come to a decision rather quickly on this because the last thing I want to do if CTC calls is say I don't know I hadn't really thought about it. LOL
Kelin, you really must try harder in the future to not hide the sarcasm so cleverly !!
gocubgo, I am assuming that you are very new to this blog……I hope……to miss the sarcasm in a post like that from someone like him. If so hang around and you will be laughing along with us and will see why the regulars were laughing. If you are new than welcome and I think that you will find out that you will not find a better place to discuss IU bball and hear the latest on IU bball than right here.
March 15th, 2010 at 1:45 am
Growing up I wanted to be Mike Squires, drink Falstaff beer, and be the third wheel with Harry C and Jimmy Piersall in the booth. Looks like ITH can be a place where the Hatfields and McCoys can agree on things…like…PLEASE MOSES PLEASE!
March 15th, 2010 at 1:46 am
Wzup my ninja! Sure hope we get this dude – I can feel it in my loins
March 15th, 2010 at 1:46 am
I live in the DC area too, unfortunately he meant the movie Hoosiers is on TV here and that it's a sign of something. I actually turned on the TV and thought the same thing.
March 15th, 2010 at 1:52 am
FWIW, Georgetown fan says Moses Abraham was spotted tonight at “Leo's for for Selection Sunday Celebration.” http://bit.ly/8Y34Vv
March 15th, 2010 at 1:55 am
Ahahahaha
March 15th, 2010 at 1:57 am
Seriously, this kid has no idea that he can start for us, right now. I'm not saying he will lead us to the FInal 4 next year but he can be a HUGE part of the program in a couple years. He will have some solid pieces around him that will for sure be back the following years. At G-Town, he would get maybe 15 minuets a game, which isn't terrible but 25-30 min/per sounds better.
March 15th, 2010 at 2:04 am
I just read that too. I don't think there could be a worse sign. That's not just talking to coaches, that's wanting to hang with the team and almost being part of the team.
March 15th, 2010 at 2:06 am
Agree, think if he is anything like people are saying he would have as least some impact right off the bat with our bigs situation like it is.
This kid can not still be up trying to make a decision…..but if he is that may bode well for us.
Going to bed will hope for good news sometime in the morning. Hope Moses dreams of hearing his name chanted over and over very loudly in AH.
March 15th, 2010 at 2:12 am
Here is my conclusion….moses ain't deciding tonite, makes no sense, if he was spotted at the GT celebration that could only mean one thing…..goodnight IU fans, Bawa work on your footwork and jumphook…the position is yours if you want it.
March 15th, 2010 at 2:13 am
when is yeguete announcing?
March 15th, 2010 at 2:18 am
Ooops ! My bad guess I'm jumping at anything that says we might get lucky enough to land him. Skimmed thru it really quick and read what I wanted to hear I guess. Thanks for taking it easy on me for dumbassing up.
Instead of wishfull thinking I guess it was wishfull reading.
March 15th, 2010 at 2:26 am
I “dumbassed” is up myself
. 1) I thought the same thing as Brent when I saw Hoosiers on TV, that is was a sign and 2) I actually read his post the same was as you the first time and was all excited too 
March 15th, 2010 at 2:33 am
I think Moses brings Indiana a huge missing piece to the puzzle. Him alone will make our front court much much stronger – and we all still hope Bawa will improve a lot over the summer and contribute next year. Yeguette of course would be a great size addition as well, but since I think Moses and possibly Bawa make us that much stronger down low I would think a solid point guard would be the next most important target.
March 15th, 2010 at 2:36 am
Sounds like another near miss. DAMN !!
March 15th, 2010 at 2:36 am
I agree Kelin, this whole midnight thing seems really weird! Why do it at midnight, and why even do it now, unless it's G'Town and he just wants to get it over with. Why not take another week or two and visit the IU campus if you're serious about the school?
I don't have a better word, it's just weird.
March 15th, 2010 at 2:44 am
1-No idea on the Siena jersey- but PU has proud tradition of choking, so it may not be needed.
2-I say yes, shut it down with Moses signing…unless there are defections we aren't aware of yet.
March 15th, 2010 at 2:49 am
Holding my breath…………
March 15th, 2010 at 2:51 am
Guess it's kinda like being in the desert dieing of thirst you want water so bad you start seeing and hearing whatever it is you want/need so bad only to find out it was really only your mind playing a cruel joke on you. Hope we find the “oasis” soon my throat is parched.
March 15th, 2010 at 3:05 am
tried not to get my hopes up. damn
March 15th, 2010 at 3:09 am
So I guess that means we're toast.
Well it was a good effort. Do we just ask recruits to let us be “in the top two” even though we know we won't land them? So many near misses.
On to the next recruit….
March 15th, 2010 at 3:21 am
If its a no contact period, how is it that Mo is with their team? Just sayin….
March 15th, 2010 at 3:43 am
Can't we just sign up for a text alert or something? I'm tired of waiting for bad news.
March 15th, 2010 at 3:45 am
Re-read the G-town post. I presumed that the team was there, but the post didn't say either way. My bad.
March 15th, 2010 at 3:53 am
also the guy on that message board used like three periods in his entire statement. it sounded more like a 13 year old girl than a well-informed individual. not saying he isn't right, but i'm certainly not going to believe him.
March 15th, 2010 at 4:18 am
heard he still can't make a decision
March 15th, 2010 at 4:22 am
That has to bode well for us…if it was Georgetown easy, then he'd just go with it. His gut has to tell him IU, even though the “smart” call is Georgetown. Trust the gut Moses! You'll be just another big man at Georgetown, but you can be part of something special at IU.
March 15th, 2010 at 4:26 am
Get DJ on the phone to him!
March 15th, 2010 at 4:26 am
How am I supposed to go to bed with this looming? Damn you, Abe.
March 15th, 2010 at 4:33 am
Luckily I don't have to be in till 9 in the morning but c'mon already!
March 15th, 2010 at 4:35 am
hoosier scoop said it may be monday now
March 15th, 2010 at 4:36 am
IDS reports from text that Moses possibly waiting till morning-arrrghh
March 15th, 2010 at 4:39 am
Yep.
http://blogs.heraldtimesonline.com/iusp/?p=7592
Time for bed. I'll sleep with my fingers crossed. Go eye you.
March 15th, 2010 at 4:53 am
Maybe CTC's phone conversation had something in it that might have made him give a GU commit second thoughts. Trying to stay positive and realistic at the same time. Tough to do.
But then again maybe it's just him being an eighteen year old that just decided to make a decision tomorrow instead of tonight. My three sons have made me realize that trying to understand the decision making process that most 18 year olds use is an exercise in futility let alone one making this kind of decision.
March 15th, 2010 at 4:56 am
Moes, whether he is here or not is not going to make or break our future or our team. He blocks shots of HS athletes- does not mean that he is set on skills. It would take a lot of work to get him to not foul out a third of the way through a big ten game. He seems to be a good kid and I am sure is prayerfully considering his options. My guess is he will pick GU but is praying about it after CTC's phone call this evening.
March 15th, 2010 at 5:57 am
Seriously, this kid has no idea that he can start for us, right now. I'm not saying he will lead us to the FInal 4 next year but he can be a HUGE part of the program in a couple years. He will have some solid pieces around him that will for sure be back the following years. At G-Town, he would get maybe 15 minuets a game, which isn't terrible but 25-30 min/per sounds better.
March 15th, 2010 at 6:06 am
Agree, think if he is anything like people are saying he would have as least some impact right off the bat with our bigs situation like it is.
This kid can not still be up trying to make a decision…..but if he is that may bode well for us.
Going to bed will hope for good news sometime in the morning. Hope Moses dreams of hearing his name chanted over and over very loudly in AH.
March 16th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
It might be wise to stop saying how much Moses could do for IU. I am sure that Georgetown is telling him how much they could do for him. Isn't that what he and his family will, even should, be looking for? Georgetown has a great record of developing big men, including one from Africa who has since gone back to assist his country. Not to be a downer but let's keep in mind, this is about the young man. Talk about what IU can do for him, just in case he is reading.
March 16th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
It might be wise to stop saying how much Moses could do for IU. I am sure that Georgetown is telling him how much they could do for him. Isn't that what he and his family will, even should, be looking for? Georgetown has a great record of developing big men, including one from Africa who has since gone back to assist his country. Not to be a downer but let's keep in mind, this is about the young man. Talk about what IU can do for him, just in case he is reading.